How To Install Steel Roofing Around Skylights

Repeat to install the flashing to all sides of the skylight frame.

How to install steel roofing around skylights.

Once the metal flashings are ready place the pieces between the roof and skylight above the roof and under the skylight. One thing i do suggest if the skylights are 10 years old i suggest replacing them. Secure by nailing the flashing to the roof. Before you install metal roofing repair any damage to the wood under the shingles.

Install from the bottom up lapping each piece on top of the lower one. Noise is usually not a factor if you are installing a steel roof over asphalt. Install 6 in wide strips of a self sticking waterproof underlayment. Next use 1 inch nails to secure some metal edging to the perimeter of the roof.

This underlayment will direct any water that may get through the metal flashing onto the roofing felt. Contractor larry landers demonstrates how to install roofing shingles around skylights. Even the best skylights have only a 20 year warranty. How to roof around a curb mount skylight.

If the skylights are curbed rather than flush to the roof yes a metal roof can be flashed around them and metal roofing manufacturers should all have instructions for doing so. Weave the step flashing up the side of the skylight as. Step 3 install the metal flashing. Steel roofing can be costly but it is a lifetime investment.

However the way your roof is flashed against the skylights will be one of the most crucial aspects of the installation process. Then cover the entire roof with a layer of insulation and secure it with a staple gun.